Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM) Dividend History
FRDM latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 1.85%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.18paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2019paying since
- +26.7%5-year growth a year
FRDM dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $118
- Each payment
- $29
- Value of the shares
- $6,364
- Yield
- 1.85%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.18 per share, before tax.
FRDM distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
FRDM distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 25 payments).
FRDM distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.8490 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.16 | +39.9% | 2.26% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.8290 | −5.1% | 2.54% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.8740 | +16.4% | 2.66% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.7510 | +4.3% | 2.72% | 1 |
| 2021 | $0.7200 | +102.8% | 2.17% | 3 |
| 2020 | $0.3550 | +20.7% | 1.11% | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
FRDM yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $46.79 | 2.52% | $1.18 | 2.5% |
| 3 years ago | $28.06 | 4.20% | $3.09 | 11.0% |
| 5 years ago | $33.21 | 3.55% | $4.96 | 14.9% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
FRDM yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRDM | Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 1.66% | 0.48% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
FRDM distribution history
25 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-09-30 | $0.2930 | −11.2% |
| 2026-06-29 | 2026-06-29 | 2026-07-02 | $0.3300 | +46.0% |
| 2026-03-30 | 2026-03-30 | 2026-04-02 | $0.2260 | −31.3% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-26 | $0.3290 | +53.0% |
| 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-29 | 2025-09-30 | $0.2150 | −37.9% |
| 2025-06-27 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-06-30 | $0.3460 | +28.1% |
| 2025-03-28 | 2025-03-28 | 2025-04-01 | $0.2700 | +26.8% |
| 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-12-31 | $0.2130 | +24.6% |
Show all 25 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-30 | $0.1710 | −59.3% |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.4200 | +1,580.0% |
| 2024-03-26 | 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-28 | $0.0250 | −90.2% |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | $0.2540 | +10.0% |
| 2023-09-27 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | $0.2310 | −20.3% |
| 2023-06-28 | 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | $0.2900 | +192.9% |
| 2023-03-29 | 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | $0.0990 | −86.8% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-06 | $0.7510 | +50.2% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-05 | $0.5000 | +293.7% |
| 2021-09-13 | 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-20 | $0.1270 | +36.6% |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-15 | 2021-06-21 | $0.0930 | −29.5% |
| 2020-12-30 | 2020-12-31 | 2021-01-05 | $0.1320 | +53.5% |
| 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-15 | 2020-09-21 | $0.0860 | −37.2% |
| 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-16 | 2020-06-22 | $0.1370 | +50.5% |
| 2019-12-30 | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-06 | $0.0910 | −45.8% |
| 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-23 | $0.1680 | +380.0% |
| 2019-06-17 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-24 | $0.0350 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
FRDM dividend overview
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.18 per share, a yield of 1.85% at the latest close of $63.64. In 2025 it paid $1.16 per share, up 39.9% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +26.7% a year.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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FRDM dividends FAQ
Does FRDM pay a dividend?
Yes. FRDM pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2019. The most recent was $0.2930 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 28, 2026, payable September 30, 2026.
What is the FRDM dividend yield?
FRDM paid $1.18 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.85% at the latest close of $63.64.
When is the next FRDM dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does FRDM pay dividends?
FRDM pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did FRDM pay in dividends in 2025?
FRDM paid $1.16 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of FRDM pay?
100 shares of FRDM would have paid about $118 over the past 12 months, before tax.